Nursing 201 Exam 1 / Actual Exam Questions &
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Critical thinking - (ANSWER)essential component of professional accountability
and quality nursing care
An RN reviews manual of how to give a specific injection. What kind of critical
thinking is nurse using? - (ANSWER)Basic critical thinking
Nursing Progress - (ANSWER)Assess -> Diagnose -> Plan -> Implement -> Evaluate
ADPIE
Nursing process stays the same, but the ____________ varies -
(ANSWER)application
NP step 1: Assessment involves - (ANSWER)Observation & collection of
information
Data Collection
Primary data-
secondary data-
,subjective data-
objective data- - (ANSWER)primary- what patient tells you
secondary- other people tell you
subjective- symptoms, cant see but they can feel
objective- signs, those you can see
Data Clustering is - (ANSWER)A set of SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS gathered during
assessment
Clinical Criterion - (ANSWER)an objective or subjective sign, symptom, or risk
factor that, when analyzed with other criteria, leads to a diagnostic conclusion
Unstable patient
Stable patient - (ANSWER)unstable- initial patient assessment CANNOT be
delegated to LPN or LVN
,stable- routine assessment of vital signs of a patient in stable condition and may
be delegated to LVN or LPN
NP Step 2: Diagnosis
(Problem identification) - (ANSWER)NANDA diagnosis- specific detailed diagnosis
Clinical judgement about individual, family, or community responses to actual or
potential problems
Nursing Diagnosis - (ANSWER)Provides a precise statement of the clients problem
that gives RNs a common language and understanding of the client's needs
Actual diagnosis - (ANSWER)Describe response to a current need, problem, or life
process
Problem focused diagnosis
Risk diagnosis - (ANSWER)Identify specific potential problems of individuals
vulnerable to developing complications
risk for
, Health promotion - (ANSWER)Judgement based on expression of desire to
change
readiness for
READINESS TO INCREASE WELL BEING
Medical Diagnosis vs. Nursing Problem ID - (ANSWER)Medical-
-Focuses on illness, injury, or disease processes
-remains constant until a cure is effected
Nursing-
-Focuses on the clients responses to actual or potential health/life problems
Nursing Diagnosis has 2 parts: - (ANSWER)1. Diagnostic Label
2. Related Factor
NP step 3: Planning - (ANSWER)must have accurate, complete assessment data
and a correctly identified nursing diagnosis
what is the client expected to accomplish, and in what time frame
Complete Answers / Newest 2025.
Critical thinking - (ANSWER)essential component of professional accountability
and quality nursing care
An RN reviews manual of how to give a specific injection. What kind of critical
thinking is nurse using? - (ANSWER)Basic critical thinking
Nursing Progress - (ANSWER)Assess -> Diagnose -> Plan -> Implement -> Evaluate
ADPIE
Nursing process stays the same, but the ____________ varies -
(ANSWER)application
NP step 1: Assessment involves - (ANSWER)Observation & collection of
information
Data Collection
Primary data-
secondary data-
,subjective data-
objective data- - (ANSWER)primary- what patient tells you
secondary- other people tell you
subjective- symptoms, cant see but they can feel
objective- signs, those you can see
Data Clustering is - (ANSWER)A set of SIGNS OR SYMPTOMS gathered during
assessment
Clinical Criterion - (ANSWER)an objective or subjective sign, symptom, or risk
factor that, when analyzed with other criteria, leads to a diagnostic conclusion
Unstable patient
Stable patient - (ANSWER)unstable- initial patient assessment CANNOT be
delegated to LPN or LVN
,stable- routine assessment of vital signs of a patient in stable condition and may
be delegated to LVN or LPN
NP Step 2: Diagnosis
(Problem identification) - (ANSWER)NANDA diagnosis- specific detailed diagnosis
Clinical judgement about individual, family, or community responses to actual or
potential problems
Nursing Diagnosis - (ANSWER)Provides a precise statement of the clients problem
that gives RNs a common language and understanding of the client's needs
Actual diagnosis - (ANSWER)Describe response to a current need, problem, or life
process
Problem focused diagnosis
Risk diagnosis - (ANSWER)Identify specific potential problems of individuals
vulnerable to developing complications
risk for
, Health promotion - (ANSWER)Judgement based on expression of desire to
change
readiness for
READINESS TO INCREASE WELL BEING
Medical Diagnosis vs. Nursing Problem ID - (ANSWER)Medical-
-Focuses on illness, injury, or disease processes
-remains constant until a cure is effected
Nursing-
-Focuses on the clients responses to actual or potential health/life problems
Nursing Diagnosis has 2 parts: - (ANSWER)1. Diagnostic Label
2. Related Factor
NP step 3: Planning - (ANSWER)must have accurate, complete assessment data
and a correctly identified nursing diagnosis
what is the client expected to accomplish, and in what time frame
